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KKR's Manvinder Bisla To Punjab Kings Paul Valthaty: 10 Lost Stars Of IPL Who Disappeared From The Game
The IPL has produced several overnight stars players who stole the limelight with match-winning performances but disappeared soon after. Here's a look at 10 such forgotten names:
Swapnil Asnodkar (Rajasthan Royals)
The pint-sized dynamo impressed in IPL 2008 but couldn't replicate his form in later seasons.
Siddharth Trivedi (Rajasthan Royals)
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A steady medium-pacer for RR, Trivedi was banned for a year due to non-reporting of approaches during the 2013 spot-fixing scandal.
Shreevats Goswami (RCB, SRH)
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A U-19 star and a backup keeper, Goswami never quite got enough chances and eventually disappeared from the IPL scene.
Saurabh Tiwary (MI, RCB)
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Dubbed the next Dhoni at one point, Tiwary’s form dipped after a big-money move and he slowly faded from IPL reckoning.
Paul Valthaty (Punjab Kings)
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Scored a blistering 120* off 63 balls in 2011 against CSK but couldn't maintain consistency. Injuries and form led to his early exit from top-level cricket.
Parwinder Awana (Kings XI Punjab)
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Awana was a pace sensation for Punjab in the 2012 and 2013 seasons, known for his fiery spells and ability to hit the deck hard. He even earned an India call-up.
Manvinder Bisla (KKR)
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Played a memorable 89 in the 2012 final to help KKR win their maiden title, but soon vanished due to inconsistent form.
Luke Pomersbach (RCB, KXIP)
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Known for his explosive hitting, Pomersbach had a promising IPL stint. However, legal issues and mental health struggles saw him walk away from the game.
Kamran Khan (Rajasthan Royals)
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The left-arm pacer from UP impressed with his slingy action in 2009 but disappeared soon after due to fitness and performance issues.
Doug Bollinger (CSK)
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A match-winner for CSK with the ball in 2010-2011, Bollinger’s IPL career ended abruptly as CSK moved to other overseas pacers.
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